Back Door: Adjustment

(See AIRBAG SYSTEM )

1. Check that the clearance is within the standard range.
   Fig 1: Checking Clearance Of Back Door

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   Standard Range: 

   CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION
   
   

   A	7.4 +-1.5 mm (0.291 +- 0.059 in.)
   B	7.3 +-1.5 mm (0.287 +- 0059 in.)
   C	5.3 +-1.5 mm (0.209 +- 0.059 in.)
   D	1.0 +-1.5 mm (0.039 +- 0.059 in.)

1. Adjust the door by loosening the door side hinge bolts.

   Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

   Fig 2: Locating Door Side Hinge Bolts

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2. Adjust the door by loosening the body side hinge nuts.

   Torque: 19.5 N*m (199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

3. When adjusting the back door rear side to side and the back door lock striker plate assembly, loosen the "Torx" bolts (T40) until the striker can move. Lightly tap it with a brass bar for adjustment.

   Torque: 23 N*m (235 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf) 

   Fig 3: Identifying Back Door Lock Striker Plate Assembly

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(See INITIALIZATION )